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Google and Microsoft buy more energy to make their data centers greener
The big picture: Google and Microsoft are two of the largest cloud-focused companies in the world, always competing to win more customers in the enterprise space. There's one thing, however, the two corporations agree on: the need to radically change the environmental impact their always-growing data centers are having on the world.
Bykski's external liquid cooler packs nine 120mm fans
A potent external liquid cooling system
Twitter CEO Elon Musk says verified checkmarks are making a comeback, again
The new system may include different checkmarks for corporate, government, and individual users
Download Opera GX: The browser for gamers
Opera GX includes unique features like CPU, RAM and network limiters to help you get the most out of both gaming and browsing.
Europe's biggest battery storage system goes online four months early
The Tesla-powered energy storage system could help the UK get through a tough winter
Security experts urge Chrome users to patch new zero-day exploit immediately
The finding marks the popular browser's 8th zero-day exploit of 2022
China and the US have plans for nuclear-powered moon bases
Look out, moon. Here comes humanity
MSI teases super-ultrawide 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor
The OLED monitor market is finally heating up
Microsoft Office deal is down to $29 for a lifetime license
Over 90% off the regular price for Office, available for Windows and macOS
EA apologizes after controversial Need for Speed social media account calls fan "milkshake brain"
Failing to bring all the boys to the yard
Facepalm: A good social media account manager can improve their employer's public image through thoughtful interaction with customers. But there's a vital distinction between giving an intelligent response to a genuine complaint and calling someone a "milkshake brain." Unfortunately for EA, its Need for Speed account chose to throw said insult at a fan, prompting an apology from the company.
The Best SSDs and PC Storage - Holidays 2022
Fast storage is now a commodity, and hopefully it will only get bigger and faster. Our best storage picks are split into six categories covering SSDs, HDDs, portable and external drives.
Elon Musk fires more Twitter staff, will reinstate suspended accounts next week
After saying no more layoffs were planned
Samsung will manufacture 3nm chips for Nvidia, Baidu, Qualcomm and IBM
In context: Samsung will use its most advanced manufacturing process to make chips for four well-known technology companies. The race to overtake TSMC as the world's largest chip foundry is on, while geopolitical conflicts are tearing the old economic balance apart.
US Navy pays German company $154,400 after losing piracy lawsuit
Arrr! Copyright infringement on the high seas
Nokia: The Story of the Once-Legendary Phone Maker
#ThrowBackThursday Most people who hear the word "Nokia" associate it with mobile phones, but there's a convoluted history to tell since the company's humble beginnings over 150 years ago and many reinventions.
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Beware of fake MSI Afterburner that installs cryptojacking and information-stealing malware
The overclocking tool's popularity is being exploited again
Mercedes will make its cars faster for customers who pay $1,200 per year
The Mercedes season pass
The Best Gaming Monitors: 1440p, 4K, Ultrawide and HDR
Our picks for the best gaming monitors come after much testing to give you comprehensive advice on shopping the best models including 1440p, 4K, ultrawide and HDR gaming monitors.
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GAMING
Gabe Newell: PC's openness enabled the Steam Deck
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SECURITY
Study shows 50% of repair shops snooped on customer devices
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SPACE
NASA's Orion comes within 81 miles of the Moon
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ALEXA FAIL?
Amazon's hardware group faces steep losses, Alexa efforts flounder
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CULTURE
Software engineers and timekeepers rejoice as the world votes to end the leap second
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GAMING
There will be 3.2 billion gamers in 2022, but revenue is set to fall for first time in 15 years
FTC lawsuit could stop Microsoft's $69 billion takeover of Activision
Also, Sony says Battlefield will never compete with CoD and predicts when the PS6 will arrive
The Witcher 3 next-gen update includes ray tracing, DLSS, photo mode, QoL improvements
Next-gen update arrives December 14
San Francisco police seek permission for its robots to use deadly force
"You are in direct violation of Penal Code 1.13, Section 9. You have five seconds to comply."
A Roblox Chrome extension downloaded by over 200,000 users contains a backdoor
Users should uninstall the Chrome extension "SearchBlox" immediately
PSA: If you have the popular extension SearchBlox installed on Google Chrome, you should immediately uninstall it, clear your cookies, and change your passwords for Roblox and Rolimons. The extension contained a backdoor designed to steal user credentials. Other websites you may have logged into with the extension installed may also be at risk.
Windows Subsystem for Linux comes to the Microsoft Store for everyone
Why it matters: The tiny Linux kernel hidden within Windows has grown, and is now a proper, stable part of the operating system thanks to the Microsoft Store integration. Updates will be easier and faster this way.
A security firm hacked malware operators, locking them out of their own C&C servers
This'll put a smile on your face: We love hearing stories of bad actors getting their comeuppance. This one is great, though, because not only did a bunch of hacker wannabes get served (literally), several of them infected themselves with malware due to misconfiguring their own equipment.
Google's latest Nest Wi-Fi Pro router debuts to mixed reviews
The Google Nest WiFi Pro is a tri-band Wi-Fi 6E mesh router with good overall performance and coverage at a relatively good price, but the lack of advanced settings and limited speeds may disappoint techies.
Which search engine almost bought Google in the 1990s?
Was it Yahoo, Excite, AltaVista or Lycos?
TechSpot Video Great Games to Play on Laptops and Low-end PCs
We often talk about the latest and greatest graphics cards and playing games at the highest settings, but there are times when that's not an option. In times like these, it's nice to have a library of fun games that won't melt our processors. Here's our list of great (but less demanding) games we can wholeheartedly recommend.
Hulu is just $2 a month for a year with this Black Friday deal
You can add Disney+ for an additional $3 per month
Gabe Newell says his PC components come from multiple manufacturers, an openness that enabled the Steam Deck
Gabe's PC setup packs hardware from Nvidia, AMD, Samsung, Corsair, and others
Study shows 50% of repair shops snooped on customer devices
Female customers are most likely to become victims
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X vs. Intel Core i5-13600K: 54 Game Benchmark
Time for a massive benchmark comparison between the Ryzen 5 7600X and Core i5-13600K, covering 54 games across three resolutions using the GeForce RTX 4090.
HP will lay off up to 6,000 employees over the next three years
Another tech giant is drastically reducing its headcount
The Best Chromebooks 2022: Cloud-Oriented Laptops For Every Budget
Chromebooks are versatile laptop alternatives that come in a wealth of shapes, sizes, and prices. Use our guide to help you pick the best Chromebook, whatever your budget or needs.
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